Hamsters are common family pets. They’re distant cousins of mice and rats. Their small size and cleanliness make them easy to care for. Hamsters are good pets for children or first-time pet owners.

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Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals. Hamsters are cute, furry mammals with oversized cheek pouches and short tails. These small rodents ...

There are two main species of hamsters kept as pets: Syrian (Golden) hamsters and Siberian (Dwarf) hamsters. Syrian hamsters are solitary by nature. You shouldn’t put them together after they reach 10 ...

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